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Theater
3:16 am
Tue May 8, 2012

A Test Of Hearts, Minds And 'Hands On A Hardbody'

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Hands on a Hardbody
Credit Dan Holliday / La Jolla Playhouse
The cast of Hands on a Hardbody keep one hand on the prized truck while in rehearsal for the musical's premiere. It runs from April 27 to June 17.
Credit Kevin Berne / La Jolla Playhouse
Hands on a Hardbody adapts a 1997 documentary about a competition at a Texas car dealership: The last person standing with a hand on the fully loaded truck wins. Keala Settle, Hunter Foster and Keith Carradine each play a character with something to prove.
Credit Terri Rippee / La Jolla Playhouse
Co-composer Trey Anastasio of the band Phish (right) and director Neil Pepe at a rehearsal for the show.
Credit Kevin Berne / La Jolla Playhouse
David Larsen plays a former Marine drawing strength from his training to endure the contest. The musical explores what drives each character to be there and stay through the ordeal.
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Originally published on Wed May 9, 2012 4:04 pm

About 20 years ago, a Texas car dealership started a competition: Contestants had to keep one hand on a brand-new, fully loaded truck; the last person standing got to keep it.

It may not seem like a gripping drama, but it was the subject of a 1997 documentary. And now, it's the basis of a musical.

It's called Hands on a Hardbody, and that hardbody is, yes, the truck. At a rehearsal at the La Jolla Playhouse in California, it's on casters so the actors can spin it around the stage.

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Sports
7:47 am
Mon May 7, 2012

Orioles Beat Red Sox In 17 Innings

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Originally published on Mon May 7, 2012 12:55 pm

The 17-inning game went so long, that for the first time since 1925, two Major League teams had non-pitchers on the mound. Baltimore won with pitching from Chris Davis, who's trained to play first base.

Around the Nation
7:39 am
Mon May 7, 2012

Contest To Search For New Top Liar

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West Virginia will soon hold its annual Liars Contest. Last year, college professor Adam Booth won. He's been a contender five times according to West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Around the Nation
6:25 am
Mon May 7, 2012

Drilling Boom Strains State Regulatory Agencies

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Originally published on Mon May 7, 2012 6:34 am

Cash-strapped states are embracing the millions of dollars in new tax revenue coming from shale oil and gas development. But there aren't enough inspectors to make sure the sites aren't polluting. The problem seems especially apparent in Colorado, which now has more than 47,000 active oil and gas wells but the state employs just 17 inspectors.

Business
6:01 am
Mon May 7, 2012

The Last Word In Business

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Originally published on Mon May 7, 2012 6:55 am

The Marvel Comics superheros smashed the domestic revenue record with a $200.3 million debut. It's by far the biggest opening ever.

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